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Join us on Saturday 22nd June for a guided walk taking in the history of this rich and timeless estate.

This gentle walk will take in some of the true treasures of this beautiful 18th century estate. You’ll be able to learn about our Jacobean farm, Clytha Castle – one of the outstanding 18th century follies in Wales, Clytha House, and many other historical sites. The route will also take in part of the idyllic riverside walk. The walk will start at 10am.

Bluebells, bird song and one of the best preserved hill forts in Wales are just some of the delights on offer during a National Trust guided walk on Saturday 11th May at Clytha, near Abergavenny.

Coed-y-Bwnydd in Bloom will be led by an experienced ranger, taking in the Coed-y-Bwnydd hill fort cared for by the National Trust, where dappled shade provides the perfect conditions for a wonderful array of woodland plants and flowers.

This moderate ramble of 8.5 miles will also take in Grade One-listed Clytha Castle – one of the outstanding 18th century follies of Wales.

The walk will start at 10am from the riverside car park near Clytha House, off the Old Raglan Road at the Bettws Newydd junction. Please bring suitable clothing, food and drink.

About us

We are the Brecon Beacons and Monmouthshire National Trust team that covers mid and south east Wales, looking after over 30,000 acres of upland common land and woodlands, waterfalls, hay meadows, and even a naval temple at the Kymin. We have many places to look after from Abergwesyn commons in the north, to the Kymin in the east, Henrhydd Falls in the west and Lanlay Meadows in the south near Cardiff. Our most visited place is the Central Beacons the home of Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Crybin with over 250,000 visitors a year.